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| Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy has been nominated for the Commonwealth Games GOAT [Greatest of All Time] award. The website said, “Records smashed, glass ceilings broken, and history written, 90 years of the Commonwealth Games have provided an outstanding number of achievements. But now the power is in your hands to select the Commonwealth Games GOAT [Greatest of […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 21] include acting appointments, cancellation of registration, notification of planning applications registered and notice of intended marriage. Corrigendum To GNO682/2022 Date Of Acting Post Changed Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0734/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 21 July 2022 Corrigendum […] |
| The Ministry of Health confirmed that “Bermuda is today reporting its first confirmed case of monkeypox.” “For reasons of confidentiality, the person cannot be identified. However, the patient is in isolation, and the Ministry of Health is investigating potential close contacts and will notify anyone who may have been exposed,” a Government spokesperson said. Acting Minister […] |
| Friday, July 22 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.27am and sunset […] |
| The International Coaching & Leadership Institute [ICLI] is joining forces with Bermuda College to offer a new coach training and leadership development programme for local students and professionals. A spokesperson said, “Beginning in October 2022, the Coaching Foundations Certificate [CFC] Program will be available in two different formats — a three-day intensive and five-week online […] |
| “It’s time for government to legislate a uniformed and equal approach to restitution for Pembroke residents who are being negatively impacted by the BELCO’s North Power Plant,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson — the MP for Pembroke West — said, “Cleaning up clean air laws and imposing stiffer penalties for emissions is only […] |
| Appleby Bermuda has awarded scholarships and bursaries to Ryley Tannock, Maya Dean, Thomas Evans, and Jada Rogers-Ingemann. A spokesperson said, “Appleby has been providing scholarships and bursaries since 1977 to qualified Bermudian applicants based on academic performance, community involvement and extracurricular activities. This year’s recipients are Ryley Tannock, Maya Dean, Thomas Evans and Jada Rogers-Ingemann. […] |
| The Senate was in session on Wednesday [July 20] and you can listen to audio below from the two Senators who spoke during the Motion to Adjourn; Minister Ernest Peets and Senator Michelle Simmons. Senator Ernest Peets Senator Michelle Simmons Related Stories Stiffer Penalties, Restitution To Area Residents Column: ‘It Reeks Of Delusion & Desperation’ […] |
| Tobiah Goodchild and Tristan Pettit will be participating in the JITIC U14 2022 Tournament from July 22 to July 29 at the Cancún Tennis Complex in Mexico. The pair, coached by National Coach Steve Bean, is expected to face intense competition in singles play against players from the Caribbean and Central American countries.” National Coach […] |
| The Annual General Meeting [AGM] of the Society of Trust and Estate practitioners [STEP] Bermuda branch will be held on Friday [July 22]. A spokesperson said, “The Annual General Meeting of the Society of Trust and Estate practitioners Bermuda branch will be held on Friday, 22 July 2022 at 4:00pm in the Pembroke Room located […] |
| [Updated] The police have confirmed the sad news that 40-year-old Jahmel Blakeney has died following a three vehicle collision in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022, police received a number of calls reporting a serious road traffic collision, involving a taxi and two motorcycles, at the junction of Middle […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells hopes to force his way into Bristol City’s starting line-up for their Sky Bet Championship opener away to Hull City next weekend after impressing in pre-season. Wells grabbed a late winner in City’s 1-0 victory away to Plymouth Argyle last Saturday and created both goals in his side’s 2-2 draw […] |
| Harbour Nights was held again yesterday evening [July 20] on Front Street in Hamilton, with local artisans, crafters, chefs, entertainers, and more on hand for the public to enjoy. Items on sale included clothing, jewelry, art prints, food and drinks, soaps, skincare products, hair services, and more, with live entertainment also on hand. Related Stories […] |
| Two of the International Development Academy Bermuda select teams departed Bermuda on Tuesday [July 19] bound for Northern Ireland where they will compete in the Super Cup NI tournament. A spokesperson said, “The event, previously known as the Milk Cup and established in 1983, has grown to become one of the best youth tournaments in […] |
| The Hamilton Docks will close at 10:00am on Friday [July 22] to allow staff to pay their respects to longtime employee Robert Lowe. A spokesperson said, “Polaris Holding Company Ltd has issued a public advisory of an early closure at Stevedoring Services Limited. The Management wishes to advise the public that the Hamilton Docks will close […] |
| The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] to “upgrade and expand the existing Closed Circuit Television [CCTV] system being managed by the Bermuda Police Service.” The notice said, “The current CCTV system has the following components: Capture Images: – Cameras PTZ and Fixed [Panasonic]; LPR [Vivotek and Axis]. Transmission: – The Backhaul transmission […] |
| A SpaceX launch that took place earlier this week from Kennedy Space Center in Florida was spotted in Bermuda by some locals, including Mike Cornish who captured an image of the spectacular sight. The SpaceX website said, “On Thursday, July 14 at 8:44 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched Dragon on the 25th Commercial Resupply Services [CRS-25] mission […] |
| A Bermuda tennis team will be competing in the Billie Jean King Cup [former Fed Cup] in the Dominican Republic. The five Bermuda players will be led by coach Jovan Whitter in the competition, which will take place between July 25th – 30th. Bermuda Billie Jean King Cup 2022 Team Shelby Madeiros Asia-Leigh Hollis Kumani […] |
| The idea behind Nasir Simmons’s award-winning debut short film, Tentacle Head, came after a chance encounter in Bermuda with a previously homeless person. Simmons, a Bermudian filmmaker, struck upon the conversation in a doctor’s office and connected with the emotional trauma of “someone having to hide something from society to gain respect and be treated […] |
| The Bermuda Netball Association’s Women’s Summer League and Coed League Season are now over, the League Standings and leading Goalscorers are below. The Tigers won the Women’s League with 27 points, with the BHB Angels second with 21 points and the Stars finished third with 18 points. Diara Benjamin from the Tiger was the League […] |
| “Since 2001 we have had 71 murders in Bermuda where a weapon has been used,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, adding that “this included 43 murders involving a firearm and 20 involving a knife” and “during this period we have had 294 confirmed firearm incidents.” Speaking at yesterday’s [July 19] town hall on community […] |